With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the followin…

Question

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs:
1. Parivrajaka — Renunciant and Wanderer
2. Shramana — Priest with a high status
3. Upasaka — Lay follower of Buddhism
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

B. 1 and 3 only

UPSC CSE Prelims 2020 (GS-I, Set A), Q.71. Official answer key: B.

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Parivrajaka — Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana — Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka — Lay follower of Buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?